Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist (3+ years Experience)

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Construction Administration/ Site Observation/ Field Specialist (3+ years)

SWA is seeking knowledgeable candidates with three plus years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site construction.

Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:

Review proposals regarding fees for technical requirements of a proposed project from schematic design through implementation
Preparation of design development and construction drawings/documents, sets
Construction administration: review of submittals, shop drawings and responding to contractor requests for information
Writing technical specifications
Monitoring and reviewing a diverse range of projects under construction and issuing field observation reports
Elevating the level of construction quality by working with suppliers and contractors during the field material selection and mock up process
Attending and participating in meetings
Collaborate with the design team during conceptual design through implementation
Prepare opinion of cost estimates

Job location: Dallas, Texas

Requirements:

A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design or equivalent work experience.

The ideal candidate has:

3+ years professional experience in a design office (landscape architecture, architecture, urban design fields)
Broad knowledge base in landscape architectural construction
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills
Attention to detail and organization
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Effective time management skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently; self-motivation
Ability to take direction
Positive attitude
Sense of accountability
Ability and willingness to travel to review and select materials at their source and perform construction observation services on project sites worldwide
Site observation/ construction administration experience
Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements
Regional plant material knowledge
Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or is in the process of becoming licensed
Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD 2014+
- Microsoft Office
- Bluebeam Revu Studio
Additional experience with the following is desirable:
- Revit
- Hand sketching
- PlanGrid
- ProCore
- Google Earth Pro
- 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)

Required Documents